Legendary sportscaster Milo Hamilton speaks at Veterans Day celebration at Minute Maid Park in Houston on Monday, Nov. 11, 2013. During the Ceremony, Sujiro Seam, Consulate General of France, presented the medal of Chevalier in the French Order of the Legion of Honor to nine United States World War II veterans.

AUSTIN — Veteran’s issues might fall mostly under the purview of the federal government, but on Veterans Day state officials touted their attempts to help those who have fought for their country, even setting the stage for future efforts to support former military members.